Blog and Library News
The Joliet Public Library is excited to announce that funding for Project Burnham from the Rebuild Illinois Community Development Initiative grant has been partially received and will be paid to the City of Joliet. The grant money will be received in full when the project is complete in the fall. The total amount of $6.3... Continue Reading →
We are now entering phase 3! Check out the newly remodeled Youth Services department, which is now located on the second floor of the Ottawa Street Branch! With the commencement of phase 3, the Chicago street entrance is now closed until further notice due to the construction on the first floor. In the meantime, the... Continue Reading →
Check out how the second floor of the Ottawa Street Branch is looking lately! We hope to be done with this phase in the summer.
Check out the latest video in our Project Burnham series, featuring photos from Phase 2 of construction. Things have been moving along, but you may notice a tighter space than you are used to at the Ottawa Street Branch. As construction expands in phase 2, most our of adult collection is upstairs in the Burnham... Continue Reading →
JOLIET- The Joliet Public Library Board of Trustees recently announced the three large meeting rooms at the Black Road Branch will be named after former Executive Director, James (Jim) R. Johnston. The Board also passed a new Naming Rights Policy to recognize those who have supported the Library through financial contributions or outstanding service. “We... Continue Reading →
Check out our latest video update with photos from "the other side of the wall" showcasing our Ottawa Street Branch construction. https://youtu.be/5BFTmNx3hJE
Check out our latest video update with photos from "the other side of the wall" showcasing our Ottawa Street Branch construction. https://youtu.be/8JZ4F9fKl8Q
Check out our latest video update with photos from "the other side of the wall" showcasing our Ottawa Street Branch construction. https://youtu.be/wE0uzF5ap5A
Construction crews have been busy this month! We are entering week 17 of phase one. We are still on schedule for moving to phase two in November, which is when the Ottawa Street side of the building will be done and the team will begin working on the Chicago Street side. This week, bathroom tile... Continue Reading →
Make no little plans! Check out footage from our recent groundbreaking ceremony, what the renovation looks like and learn about our vision for the future. https://youtu.be/TQmqCuk2LIQ
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